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For Better or Worse

Just after buying a car young Brian Rider has a serious solo accident and his mother blames the owner of the Motor Company. Greengrass takes over a couple of racing pigeons after the owner's funeral.

English
  • Originally Aired September 20, 1998
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network ITV1
  • Created November 9, 2006 by
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  • Modified July 15, 2025 by
    royaltiger
Name Type Role
Peter Gibbs Writer
Philip Jackson Guest Star Ken Marsden
Rosalind Ayres Guest Star Ann Marsden
Brian Farnham Director
Elizabeth Kelley Actor Ethel Simcox
Robert Peers Actor Alan
Tricia Penrose Actor Gina Ward
Adam Shaw Actor Salesman
Jason Durr Actor PC Mike Bradley
Bruce Byron Actor Vic Owen
Neil Firth Actor Dave
David Michaels Actor Dr Neil Bolton
Mark Jordon Actor PC Bellamy
Meriel Scholfield Actor Sally Owen
Peter Benson Actor Bernie Scripps
Bill Maynard Actor Claude Jeremiah Greengrass
Gabrielle Lloyd Actor Jean Rider
Philip Franks Actor Sgt Raymond Craddock
Marcus Romer Actor Mr Hodges
David Lonsdale Actor David
Derek Fowlds Actor Oscar Blaketon
Garry Crystal Actor Brian Rider
Richard Cadman Actor Jez Lloyd
Kazia Pelka Actor Maggie Bolton
Graham Padden Actor Mr Ellis
Arbel Jones Actor Aunty Mary
William Simons Actor PC Ventress